China is making significant progress in quantum computing with the development of the 504-qubit Xiaohong chip and the Origin Wukong quantum computer. These advancements are set to enhance global research and development in this cutting-edge field.
Xiaohong Chip: China's Largest Quantum Computing Chip China's new 504-qubit quantum computing chip, Xiaohong, is the country's largest to date. Developed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, this chip aims to improve the efficiency and capability of quantum computers. QuantumCTek, the first recipient of Xiaohong, plans to incorporate it into a new quantum computer. This system will be accessible to researchers worldwide through a cloud platform China Telecom Quantum Group developed.
The Xiaohong chip is designed to meet the standards of other cloud-based quantum platforms like IBM and AWS. It is intended to support the development of quantum computing measurement and control systems, which are essential for managing the behaviour and interactions of qubits, the basic units of quantum information.
Origin Wukong: A Milestone in Quantum Computing China's third-generation superconducting quantum computer, Origin Wukong, has seen over 10 million remote visits from users across 124 countries. Powered by a 72-qubit chip, Origin Wukong has completed nearly 236,000 quantum computing tasks since its operation in January 2024 in Anhui Province. The computer's name, inspired by the mythical figure Sun Wukong, reflects its powerful and adaptable capabilities.